Month: March 2010

Summer isn’t here yet, but you may already be planning ahead for it and one of things on your to do list may be to research the best sunscreens for children. Whether for lazy days at the pool, a road trip to visit relatives or an exotic vacation away, we all want to make sure… Read more »

La Roche Posay recently introduced XY Homme, a skin care range dedicated to meeting the needs of men. XY Homme was developed based on the principle that men’s skin is different from women’s skin: it requires a specific formula with selected active ingredients. Men have oilier and thicker skin than women and their lifestyles often… Read more »

A friend recently told me that she was considering going to a tanning salon for a bit of color in her skin and wanted to know what I thought. While I didn’t feel that I should make the decision for her, I did think it was important that she understood the risks inherent in tanning… Read more »

A tree native to tropical and semi-tropical countries including India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, neem (Azadirachta indica) is a tree in the mahogany family. Noted for its drought resistance, it can tolerate high to very high temperatures and is considered a life-giving tree, because it provides shade in the drought-prone areas. Neem is considered… Read more »

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo is a new and complete skin care solution designed to treat the problems associated with imperfect skin. It contains 4 active ingredients: Niacinamide and Piroctone Olamine work in synergy to help purify the skin and protect against breakouts developing A LHA(Lipo-Hydroxy Acid)/Linoleic Acid combination help unclog pores by eliminating dead… Read more »

Glutathione is an antioxidant derived from amino acids. It can be synthesized by all cells in the body and neutralizes free radicals and reactive oxygen compounds. It also helps to keep Vitamins C and E in their active forms. Glutathione has also been shown to help detoxify foreign substances (including carcinogens); it also plays a… Read more »

If you know a bit about skin care, then you’ll know that antioxidants are one of the fundamental ingredients to incorporate into a skin care regimen. But why? Skin ages due to a number of factors, free radicals being one of the major contributors. Highly unstable (therefore, highly reactive) particles that are capable of damaging… Read more »

Last week, as I waited to pass a kidney stone, I had plenty of time to contemplate the things that really matter in life. If you’ve ever had the misfortune to pass a kidney stone, then you’ll know that it’s no walk in the park. The pain that accompanies a kidney stone is described by… Read more »

Because of its medicinal use in herbal medicine, aloe vera is also known as the medicinal aloe. While there have been many studies conducted with aloe vera, some of the research is conflicting. Can aloe vera benefit skin? There is some evidence to suggest that aloe vera extracts may be useful in the treatment of… Read more »

Most of us have already heard about the risks associated with the use of silicone breast implants, but did you know that you can find silicones in your skin care products too? Inert (inactive), man-made compounds, silicones have a wide range of applications as sealants, lubricants, coatings, etc. They are also used medically (silicone sheets… Read more »

Sun damage, also known as photo damage is a result of unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It may be classified as either acute (as in a sunburn) or chronic (more gradual skin changes observed over time due to accumulated sun exposure). Chronic sun damage results in skin changes that may include age spots,… Read more »

Resveratrol is a polyphenol (chemical substance found in plants with antioxidant properties) derived from the skin of red grapes (and therefore abundant in red wine) and some berries including blueberries, bilberries and cranberries. It has recently garnered a lot of interest due to anti-aging properties attributed to its use when taken internally or applied topically…. Read more »

Resveratrol is a polyphenol (chemical substance found in plants with antioxidant properties) derived from the skin of red grapes (and therefore abundant in red wine) and some berries including blueberries, bilberries and cranberries. It has recently garnered a lot of interest due to anti-aging properties attributed to its use when taken internally or applied topically…. Read more »

Serum, cream, lotion or gel? When it comes to taking care of one’s skin, choosing the right product can be daunting. Not only are we asked to select from a vast array of ingredients with names we often can’t pronounce; we are also asked to decide which formulation is optimal. Because so many things in… Read more »

Named for the small village of La Roche Posay in central France, La Roche Posay Skin Care products contain a unique selenium rich Thermal Spring Water that is found there. Thermal Spring Water is the heart of La Roche Posay. It is rich in selenium, which delivers antioxidant benefits to skin helping to protect it… Read more »

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